Democritus
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Democritus
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Published 2016-12-12T10:26:14+00:00
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The ancient Greek philosopher Democritus is shown as a laughing man in early middle age with a forked beard. Busts of classical figures were popular in the 18th century. Democritus was often paired wih the 'weeping philosopher' Heraclitus.
Marble bust of Democritus shown as a laughing man of young middle age. The head with forked beard and loose hair looks upwards to the left. He wears a full cloak over his right shoulder caught by a strap over his left shoulder which is exposed.
Gallery location:
Grand Entrance, Room 60
Courtesy of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London
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Printing Details
Layer Thickness 200 microns. Infill 10%.
Technical Information
| Date published | 12/12/2016 |
| Time to do | 300 - 330 minutes |
| Material Quantity | 47 grams |
| Dimensions | 100mm x 55mm x 130mm |
| Technology | FDM |
| Complexity | Medium |
More Information
| Title | Democritus |
| Date | About 1700 |
| Accession | A.40-1947 |
| Period | Neoclassical |
| Medium | Marble |
| Credit | Given by Mr F.D.Lycett-Green through the Art Fund |
| Place | Victoria and Albert Museum, London |
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